Whispers of Romance

"Flirting and Blushing"

The night was calm, and the soft light of the bedside lamp bathed the room in a warm, golden glow. The celebration of Viyansh's birthday had been a joyous affair, filled with love, laughter, and the presence of family. But the most cherished moment had been the intimate celebration that Vaidehi had planned just for the two of them, marking the stroke of midnight on their balcony. They had sat together, wrapped in the embrace of the cool night air, sharing whispered words and tender kisses under the stars—a moment of pure serenity that was just for them. Now, as they lay together on the bed, the afterglow of the day’s celebrations still lingered in the air. Viyansh had his arm securely around Vaidehi, holding her close, while she nestled against his chest. The steady rhythm of his heartbeat under her ear was a familiar and comforting sound, one that had always made her feel safe and loved. She absentmindedly played with the gold chain around his neck, her fingers tracing the contours of the pendant that hung from it. Viyansh, in turn, was gently stroking her hair, his fingers gliding through the silky strands with a tenderness that spoke volumes. But tonight, something was different. He could sense it in the way she was so still, her usual responsiveness replaced by a quiet, almost contemplative silence. He let his fingers trail down from her hair to her arms, hoping to draw her out of her thoughts, but she remained lost in them, her gaze distant.

Viyansh: "Jaan??"

Vaidehi: "Hmm"

Viyansh: "Kya kehna chahti ho? "
(What you want to say?)

Vaidehi: "Mera zero figure gayab hone wala hai."
(My zero figure is about to disappear.)

Viyansh furrowed his brow slightly, a puzzled expression crossing his face as he listened to Vaidehi. For a moment, he considered her words, trying to piece together why she was suddenly so contemplative. Then, a thought struck him, and he couldn't help but smile inwardly. He knew how much Vaidehi loved the cake they had earlier; she had practically devoured it during the celebration, enjoying every bite with her usual enthusiasm.

Viyansh: "Daksh ke Paida hone ke baad bhi koi farq toh pada hai aur madam cake ki calories se pareshan hai."
( Even after Daksh was born, nothing really changed, and madam is worried about cake calories.)

Viyansh, thinking Vaidehi was too deep in her thoughts to notice, murmured quietly to himself.  But as soon as the words left his lips, Vaidehi looked up at him, her eyes locking onto his with a questioning gaze.

Vaidehi: "Kuch kaha aapne?"
(Did you say something?)

Viyansh: "Main keh raha tha bachcha, aisa kuch nahi hoga tum bewajah soch rahi ho."
( I was saying, sweetheart, nothing like that will happen. You're worrying for no reason.)

Vaidehi: "Offo Ansh, aap samjhe nahi. Ab humare bich me phir se baby soyega."
(Oh Ansh, you don’t understand. Now the baby will sleep between us again.)

Viyansh: "Kyaa, par abhi toh maine Daksh ko Anshu ke sath sone ki aadat Dali thi. Ye ladka bhi na."
( What? But I just got Daksh used to sleeping with Anshu. This boy, I tell you.)

Vaidehi’s eyes narrowed as she glared at Viyansh, clearly not amused by his attempt to deflect. Without saying a word, she pushed herself up and sat on the bed.

Vaidehi: "Ansh, aap samjhe nahi."
(Ansh, you don't understand.)

Viyansh: "Kya nahi samjha jaana, thik se bolo."
( What don't I understand, sweetheart? Speak clearly.)

Vaidehi: "Aapko phir se meri coffee band karni padegi."
(You’ll have to stop my coffee again.)

Viyansh: "Taaki tum mera jeena haram kar do?? Vaise bhi last time tumhare coffee tab band thi jab tum pregn....."
(So you can make my life miserable again?? Anyway, the last time you stopped having coffee was when you were pregn...)